Category Archives: 1880-1889

Pulpits and Personalities – The Shifting Sands of Time – Holy Trinity Church Erskineville

Posted on November 30, 2015 by The Macdonaldtown Bicycle Club

As the end of 2015 nears it is worth mentioning before the year is out the 135th anniversary of the formation of the parish of Holy Trinity Macdonaldtown in 1880, and the 130th anniversary of the opening of the Holy Trinity Church in Toogood … Continue reading →

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Illawarra Terrace – 36 to 40 Burren Street Erskineville

Posted on October 23, 2015 by The Macdonaldtown Bicycle Club

Illawarra Terrace (36 to 40 Burren Street) is located on the western side of Burren Street, about two-thirds of the way down towards Erskineville Road. The first time Illawarra Terrace appears in the Sands Directories is in 1884 – a comparison of … Continue reading →

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Azalea Cottage – 26 Rochford Street Erskineville

Posted on September 1, 2015 by The Macdonaldtown Bicycle Club

Azalea Cottage (26 Rochford Street) is located on the eastern side of Rochford Street (known as Toogood Street prior to 1910). References to Azalea Cottage  appear in newspapers from 1882 onwards: Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 23 May 1882 Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Excelsior Terrace 87-101 George Street Erskineville

Posted on August 24, 2015 by The Macdonaldtown Bicycle Club

Excelsior Terrace (87 to 101 George Street) is located on the western side of George Street, running south from the corner of Lambert Street. The terrace is comprised of a grocery store and seven residential terraces. The first reference to … Continue reading →

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Louisa Terrace – 31 to 43 Albert Street Erskineville

Posted on August 4, 2015 by The Macdonaldtown Bicycle Club

Louisa Terrace (31 to 43 Albert Street) is located on the south side of Albert Street, between John and Charles Streets. The terrace is comprised of a corner grocery store and six residential terraces, with the date on the parapet of … Continue reading →

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